The Minnesota chapter of the National Football Foundation is honoring former Gophers football captain and assistant coach Mike Sherels at its annual ceremony May 7. Sherels, who nearly died last summer while battling an intestinal problem and related complications, will receive the Courage Award at the 10th annual Minnesota Football Honors banquet at U.S. Bank Stadium. He chatted recently about the award and his ongoing recovery with the Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins.
Q You getting much sleep with newborn twins?
A Not sleeping much. Usually one of them sleeps pretty well [laughing].
Q How are you feeling physically?
A I'm feeling pretty good. I'm still figuring everything out. I can eat again, which is awesome. I don't have a whole lot of restrictions. For the most part, I eat what I want. It's been really good. What's left of my large intestine has responded better than even my doctors had anticipated up to this point.
Q Have you had steak yet?
A I've had steak and it was glorious [laughing].
Q Was there a favorite food that you couldn't wait to eat again?